Candlewick Glass

Oh boy! Where do I start?

My Grandmother was so fierce. I didn’t begin to get it until she passed away in 97.

She was an Elizabeth Taylor type. Dark hair, beautiful and sexy. Yes she was sexy. I get it now. Many years later.

When she was getting older, she packed up her treasured belongings and moved in with us. An estate sale got rid of the rest.

This estate sale changed my life forever.

I was about 15 when this happened. My mother needed to liquidate the house asap.

Among the items for sale…. 5 candlewick cordial glasses. $1.00. Oh yeah, I bought them.

They were dirty and covered with basement film. After one wash  was hooked.

These cordials were the base of my entire collection and enduring passion for this pattern of depression glass.

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The delicate beaded edge still drives me crazy. I can’t stop buying it! I recently found myself with 3 punch bowls! I sold the extra two….

I love the utility and delicacy of this pattern. Meant to be used everyday, I challenge you to find a modern tableware for everyday that matches the elegance and glamour of these simple  pieces.